Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Middle East and North Africa	Just wondering....	3 years February 2, 2010	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-11 15:54:00
Middle East and North Africa	10 yr GC!!!	Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Many more blessed years and happiness	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-11 15:57:00
Middle East and North Africa	B'Stilla	Well this is my all time favorite Moroccan speciality. Long time no see dear. I hope all is fine with you and hubby. Enjoy your time with MIL keep in touch!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-18 13:36:00
Middle East and North Africa	Monday!	Morning! I have the day off- and I am SO GLAD I was home this morning because the EMBASSY CALLED. I posted the whole story on the AP forum, but to tell it short, they called to make sure I was still involved in the relationship (yes for sure!) as it has been a while since the interview. They need to finish up some things- I am PRAYING that this is GOOD news and that we are very close to having AP end. It was an exciting phone call for me, that is for sure. Wish I could have taped it. Of course, I called Ghassan right away- today being his birthday and all- so we are hopeful this is all for the good insha'Allah. (what do you all think?) Other than that-going to some MLK celebration thing tonight. Take care! Baj Good News and praying for the finale! Happy Birthday Ghassan and enjoy whatever it is you do to celebrate it!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-18 15:24:00
Middle East and North Africa	Monday!	I will be heading to work in a little while....Does anyone have the day off since is MLK's birthday? NOPE working Morning MENA Aya there is no reason why you can't take care of what you can now. I will keep you in my prayers for a very speedy VISA IN HAND! How are the parents coming along? Couldn't ask for nicer weather around here, despite the rain yesterday, we have had unseasonably warm, and tolerable weather! B) Hey Ho Tasha, how are things dear? Keep your chin up Kelz....you can do it! Happy Moan-day ya'll! I am hoping this week FLIES by! My weekend was full of stuff, Saturday I worked then went to see Cheryl & Medo oww. Then picked up Alexis for a sleepover. We baked cookies and did crafts. Sunday had a video date with mah man. He has been off work now for 2 weeks and ready to get on the plane. And I am very ready for him to land Malarie, charge them camera batteries for Saturday night! Hope ya have a great day, I am off to work. One hour of paperwork then 6 hours of looking out the window. Jackie IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-18 09:19:00
Middle East and North Africa	Wednesday in Mena-land	I'm ready for the weekend I just realized I took NO vacation time in 2009! In fact I have hardly had any days off since working here other than the holidays. I am holding off till we get our tax return and see if may go up to Canada to see his sister and mother (who just got there from Maroc) still holding on to nice temps here B) Oh Jax.....I feelin ya!!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-20 10:40:00
Middle East and North Africa	Wonderful Tuesday!	I KNEW IT!!! THANK THE LORD GREAT NEWS...GOD BLESS and happiness planning your reunion and life together	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-19 14:32:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Thursday!	Hey Peeps! Today I paid off the first of 3 credit cards that I wanted GONE! Since Adam and I been here in Houston we have paid off $2200. Tomorrow I will call the credit card co. and tell them to cancel the card and Im cutting it up! Trying to live a debt free life! Went to gyno doc today to address issues. Not pregnant though Have to go back there next week for blood tests then ultrasound. Have PCOS and seems like an ovary is swollen or something. My mom got to go with me today which was a great moral support, first time ever! Good to see you Tamara! will pray for the pregnancy i am just waiting to get hubby's w2 so we can file and then I can do exactly what you did, pay off debts we might even get a little vaca....to Canada, his mom just got there a couple weeks ago	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-22 11:03:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Thursday!	Hi to all my MENA peeps Jax, Turia, Kelz, Rosie & Aya!!! Good to see ya to all the peeps still waiting hang in there Edited by Sandrila, 21 January 2010 - 01:54 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-21 13:54:00
Middle East and North Africa	Friday!	Morning everyone! It's great to see the dark clouds and rain today!! Knew all my rain dancing would pay off! Wael is back in classes. I told him he needs to teach motivational skills as a second job!! What a great motivater he is. He has some heavy classes this semester. Have a wonderful day! Take care and enjoy! wish all our husband could set such an example thanks Beth Edited by Sandrila, 22 January 2010 - 02:03 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-22 14:03:00
Middle East and North Africa	Friday!	Good morning all, and happy Friday awww sweet little girl hey sara girl! i wonder where the double A twins are ?? i know one of them is about to pop soon!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-22 11:22:00
Middle East and North Africa	Friday!	Good Morning Terrie and Mena Peeps! So glad to be off work yesterday today and tomorrow! Next week Im on vacation from Friday-Wednesday and I cant wait! Jackie, Im sure you are bouncing off the walls today! Only a day to go! Aya, Miss you girly. Hope you are doing well and finishing up with your work this week. Have a great day Hi Tamara I commented today regarding what you said about paying off the credit I'll be doing that soon as we file our taxes Hoping to take some vacation time sometime soon or in the spring Happy Friday one and all! Sun is shining here in Maine but it's c-c-c-c-cold!!!! I'd rather be in Morocco!!!!! Congrats to all those who got good news this week from Casa...was a breathe of fresh air to read the positive reports! Our interview is next Thursday, so we welcome any prayers we can get! LOL Jackie, try to stay calm, the big reunion is just around the corner. Woooooooo Hooooooooo!!! Hope everyone has a mah-velous weekend! (You know, in Maine we don't believe in the lettah "R".... LOL) Good luck with your interview Beth!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-22 11:05:00
Middle East and North Africa	Transition time for kids	Friction may arise even after he arrives and even if the children accept him with the best of intentions the living situation and having another eye around the house and your SO taking up more of your time and maybe their space in the home. I know my little girl "knew" my husband online LONG before my 2 older kids met him in person. Now the two of them are like hot and cold. It certainly puts you in a position. That too, my husband has way different views on raising children and how children treat the parents and/or adults. So of course she doesn't want him to intervene or interfere with any form of discipline. I am just wondering if maybe because Ghassan is from Iraq, with which we have been at war, had tensions with and terrorists lingering all over the place if that puts any worries in his mind or maybe he feels he may have hard time explaining your husband's nationality and religion to others and fear of being judged. It's ashame that one needs to think in those terms but not everyone is so inviting and assured of our decisions choosing our mates from the Middle East. I am not sure about making your husband live in separate quarters. If you are married, that is very touchy. If not, then I guess he may understand for the sake of the kids, but not a guarantee. Wishing you the best of luck!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-21 16:22:00
Middle East and North Africa	The time has come!!	the dream really can come true!!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-26 15:05:00
Middle East and North Africa	Picking up the Visa Tomorrow!	well these things happen in bunches...good to see somethings happening out of Casa! CONGRATS and may you have all the happiness you have dreamed of!!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-27 09:46:00
Middle East and North Africa	Wednesday	How exciting!!! Morning I wish this week would move faster Winter is back but the sun is shinin B)	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-27 09:48:00
Middle East and North Africa	Interview now less than 24 hours away....	Praying for a smooth interview with no AP! Good to see things coming along in Casa	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-27 11:07:00
Middle East and North Africa	Picking up visa tomorrow...	GOD IS GREAT!!!! May you have a great reunion and blessed life together. Congratulations	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-27 09:45:00
Middle East and North Africa	Algerian victory	Henia so good to see you! I didn't realize you were so near to delivering. Congratulations and can't wait to see the little peanut!!! Keeping you in my prayers for a healthy and speedy birth JENN, Adam is like a spitting image of you. He is adorable!! And smiling already?	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-11-20 09:11:00
Middle East and North Africa	Once there here!	How do you afford those trips every year? By the time you add airline tickets, car rental, food, money for family, etc???? Of course, mine insists we he has to have all these things. A strange sense of entitlement... oh you can't go back without money my husband referenced that too it is like cuz they live here they expect it will all be easy for them when real life and the real world set in ...it can be a rude awakening especially when you SO comes from nothing there is a sense of "showing" the benefits of your new life in America and apparently the others who know and love will hope to reap some of those benefits too	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-26 15:27:00
Middle East and North Africa	Once there here!	First year is a toughie Cheryl at least for me it was. My husband loves it here, misses home and family but he doesn't want to go back to his life there and without me. It is hard for anyone if they are completely alone here without friends or family and others they can relate to or help them. My husband sees me having work, kids, family and occasional outings. He sees me knowing my way around, moving around freely and being able to take care of the any issues that arise. I think alot of times it is discouraging to them, being the man and not feeling they have control over what they want/need to do. For a while both of us anticipating going back to Morocco, this year, a year since he arrived. Now that he is living in the real world he knows it may not be possible due to work and/or financial restraints but he is fine with that. Of course he misses it but he knows when he can he will go back. A good thing for hubby was that his mother arrived 2 weeks ago in Canada to be with his sister who is expecting any day now. Canada is a heck of alot closer than Morocco and it is his mother he needs to see more than any siblings or friends. I venture to say that us taking a vacation to Canada is pending. Edited by Sandrila, 26 January 2010 - 03:22 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-26 15:19:00
Middle East and North Africa	Monday 1st of February!!	Hello MENA!! Another weekend gone too fast. Hope you all enjoyed it and relaxed tomorrow is the hubber's and my anniversary! 3 years together Anyone heard from Ash or Annie I miss doze peeps! Yay!!!! February sounds sooooo encouraging. Only a few more months til its warm outside!!! this child is gonna break some hearts too too cute!!! Happy Monday! The weekend went by so fast! Yesterday was laundry and coffee Jax are coming back down to earth Jax??? Hey Dorothy! Long time no see sweetie!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-02-01 16:44:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Birthday Dorothy !!	sorry i missed it best wishes lady	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-02-02 16:40:00
Middle East and North Africa	devistated...now what?	i am so sorry to hear this outcome my prayers are with you and hope you get the answers and closure that you deserve, at the very least Thankyou I am in the health field and I know I need medical help ....I have an appt with someone on tues ..My PCP and ER personel are co-workers and friends..but not close friends I dont want to share this with just yet. ( or let rumors fly) I have not been to work because "I have a very bad case of the flu" My issue is if this is indeed true, then 1)why turn the phone off even before the "incident" supposedly happened ( that makes me think it was fraud) 2) why not just tell me on the phone 3) why make me suffer, thinking he was dead Just the day before I was helping him with what kind of medicine to get and talked to the pharmacist when he was in the store as to the best medicine for him. It is too much for this to handle One thing I didnt say was that during this relationship... (2 years ago) my father died..I had to bear this alone (1 year ago to the day he did this) my mother died I have had nothing but loss	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-01-28 15:05:00
Middle East and North Africa	Thursday!	Hey peeps Olivia so nice to see you! Congrats to those at the receiving end of the productive consulate prayers to those still waiting......hang in there Ready to start the AOS process! I am so not looking forward to pulling out all those papers again. I guess we need new passport size pics...paycheck stubs. Oh man this is gonna suck lemons. Next comes biometrics and an interview in Chicago. The only good part is we have been married 2 years and should hop right to the 10 year card. Then I will be so DONE with uscis! Hope ya'll have a great day and for the newest arrival coming tonight....Welcome to America! Jackie wow you do it that quick?? we will have to do ROC in about 5 months believe me...I hear ya on the paperwork sista...i have a whole tub just filled with all that stuff from before Not looking forward to that or the fees	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-02-04 16:54:00
Middle East and North Africa	VISA ISSUED Alhamduli'illah	yeah!!!!!!!!!!!! great news!!!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-02-04 16:51:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Birthday Miss Jackie !!	are you kidding me?? 3 MENA Mommas with birthdays? Jax..enjoy your day as I am sure you know you already got the best birthday present ever and have the perfect companion to share your day with! Continued blessings lady!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-02-05 13:36:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Birthday Rajaa!	Out of sight but not out of mind Enjoy your day sweetie!!!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-02-05 13:37:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Birthday Tasha!	Hey girlfriend!! Stopping by to wish you the best year ahead May God continue to bless you!!!!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-02-05 13:32:00
Middle East and North Africa	For those who are waiting for there lovers to come!!	QUOTE (Astarte @ Apr 13 2009, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm a little p*ssed off that I was so nice to Adam before. I didn't realize he was the OP (who changed his name) and a real doucher. I'll reconsider who I'm nice to in the future. Damn I wasted my niceness!!!! Ok back to being a b*tch. ahhhhhhhh the devil rears its ugly head again	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-04-13 12:59:00
Middle East and North Africa	For those who are waiting for there lovers to come!!	My husband is from Rabat and I have been there a handful of times. I am missing it alot. As for Arabic, I have been bugging my husband all this time to teach me. I guess like anything else the more you hear it the more you understand it. I am going to buy Arabic for Dummies book...we both looked at it and this way he can say it and I can see it and practice it that way. If he can speak to me and I can learn the proper pronunciation and then see it spelled I think overtime I can get it. Kenza...very impressive. How did you learn it? Are you from Maroc yourself...I think so, sorry. Well Adam it sures sounds like you have had your share of experiences before deciding on what you really want. Good for you and thanks for sharing your story.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-04-13 11:21:00
Middle East and North Africa	For those who are waiting for there lovers to come!!	QUOTE (abdelkrim @ Apr 8 2009, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (chemaatah @ Apr 8 2009, 06:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> what were the circumstances of you coming to the united states? how did you come to live here, family? I came here through the Diversity Lottery program http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1322.html . I don't have any family member here, never being married before... I dated on and off while I was in college and non of those girls were what I was looking for, they were just wild and I didn't think they will be good mothers of my children (I'm not here to judge), I may be wrong because.. after I finish school got a job bought a house got my Citizenship decided its time for me to do the right thing and get married. guess what last Christmas I went to Morocco and got married with a girl that I never met before, it was arranged by my family.. My coworkers were lol at me when I got back married they told how can you make a life decision so fast they told me I'm crazy..what ever I told them love will come after.. that's my life story. let me know if you want to know more about me? what was the reason behind your question if you don't mind?	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-04-10 09:44:00
Middle East and North Africa	For those who are waiting for there lovers to come!!	QUOTE (abdelkrim @ Apr 7 2009, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> that was so sweet Sandrila. last time I saw my wife was 4 month and 9 days. I have another problem, when we talk in the phone we actualy got nothing to talk about. i would ask her how was her day? how is her family? what did you eat for lunch? I would BS for little bit than thats it. 10 munites latter we got nothing to talk about. I told her her do I need to talk to you ones a week so we will have something to talk about? she said what ever you think, then I decided not to call her for a week. 3 days latter she call me and left me 3 messages she said that she got an important question about her passport... I knew she missed me but she didn't want to say that hahaha. Anyways I don't Know what to do with her, when I call her she doesn't talk much and when I don't she freak out. I have no D she loves me, but she is young (21 years old, I'm 29) and never being in a relationship before. she need to improve her communication skills with her Hubby before I give up. Abdelkrim Is it neat to hear things from man's perspective. There were definitely times I felt a slave to the computer and our frustration sometimes would lead to silence and even fighting. We were able to talk so much and even though I needed to talk to him everyday it just seemed we would have less and less to talk about. I was here working and having plenty to keep me busy and he was over there with no real quality of life or activities. He was far more depressed and deprived than me and it just tore me apart. I felt like I had to sit around and do nothing in order for him not to feel left out. When you just sit in front of the computer or talk on the phone for hours upon hours everyday you do run out of things to say and you end up just bickering. It was an awful time but sometimes we would just find comfort in knowing we were together even though we were so far. I am the starter wife for my husband too and I think it takes time to learn the ins and outs of relationships and the opposite sex It was a routine but it gets tiring just sitting in one place for hours every night after sitting all day at work.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-04-08 13:27:00
Middle East and North Africa	For those who are waiting for there lovers to come!!	I would say that hubby and I spent about 2 1/2 years in our long distance relationship. At first I was visiting more frequently and it wasnt so bad but once we hired an attorney and started this process I couldnt swing the visits as much plus if we were going to have a life here, I couldnt very well be gone if I wanted to keep my job and still make a living. My kids are here too so that definitely kept me busy and occupied. The time went more fast when I threw myself into my work...I just would get to work by 7am and not come home till near 9 (I had 2 jobs). Then we would talk all night long and I would have the same routine everyday. I even worked Saturdays. I got to a point where the uncertainty and the waiting really got to me and I was only able to see him like every 10 months. I really feel for those of you who have stuck it out not seeing each other for 1-2 years. I dont know if we would have survived that. I am happy to read these comments, because before I found this site, I really felt alone and wondered if other people felt that void, concern, sadness and loneliness that goes along with being separated from the one you love. I felt at times that it would never end and wondered what if he couldn't come. Really a dreadful time but we made it through and you will too! My husband basically let himself rot away there whereas I have always been very social and was extremely busy with the kids and work. My time certainly went faster and was more productive. I felt bad because I didn't want to sit around and just be chained to the computer. I wanted to keep occupied because I knew if I just sat around I would become more depressed. GOD we are thankful for MSN messenger, the web cam and micro....it made us feel we were right there with each other. The hard part was on him because he had to sit very long hours late at night and into the wee hours of the morning just to talk to me and keep us close. Most times he walked 30 mins in either direction to the cafe and didnt have a comfortable chair or privacy. I would be going to sleep at 1 am and he would be just getting home and trying to sleep at 7am. I love you for that BABY! They were just hard times indeed.... Lastly I want to say. PRAY. Find your hope and strength in GOD, he came through for us every time and GOD WILL GIVE YOU WHAT YOU NEED	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-04-07 10:49:00
Middle East and North Africa	More Good News in MENA-land!	Do your dance lady many blessings to you and may you have all the happiness in the world!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-02-04 16:52:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Monday ya'll!	G'day to the MENA peeps!! Hope you are all fine and in good health Good morning! Happy Monday to all. Hope everyone had a nice Valentine's Day! Wael is off today, so he will study for his Calculus exam tomorrow. Better him than me! We had a wonderful day yesterday. Our dinner was great and NO books on the table! Gorgeous weather we are having. Will be 73 today. It's almost time for the pool! Have a great day everyone! Take care and be safe. you lucky duck you!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-02-15 13:20:00
Middle East and North Africa	Surgery for my baby neice	Edited by Sandrila, 16 February 2010 - 10:56 AM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-02-16 10:56:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Moanday!	i'm at home today, had to take off from work because the car won't get out of the driveway due to us having about 8" of snow since fri. so nessa went to work in the 4 wheel drive, and i'm staying at home with baby boy. good daddy Morning all! Woke up to snow, not as much as they said, but its snow. My van broke down this weekend leaving me in a lurch cause I didn't have anyone to fix it or look at it. Hubby and i argued most of the weekend. I hate being without a vehicle. So I am taking my van in and incha allah, they will get to it today. I may have to rent a vehicle for the day!! I can't stand this!!! I hope today and the rest of this week go better than the rest of the week!! Have a good day all! hang in there dear	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-02-22 15:19:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Hump Day	our numbers are dwindling around here I hope you all have a great day tho it's more like spring, we have possibly a foot of snow coming over night!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-02-24 09:57:00
Middle East and North Africa	Friday	945AM and no daily thread??? WEIRD!! Been up since 4am with Zaid Zilla! His croup is making it difficult to sleep. Hes napping now then we have big plans to go to Trader Joes, JcPenny and Carters. I have coupons to use that all expire tomorrow. Cant wait! Hope everyone has a great day!! Kelz enjoy every bit of it!!!! shopping sounds great I can't wait to get out there and do some damage....lol trying to spend slowly...not all at once I had 3 kids that got the croup all the time and have asthma to some degree or another i hope he doesn't get it but if he continues regularly enough with croup you'll take him to an allergist ?? You may have good insurance where they provide you with a nebulizer and you just get your script for the albuterol? I never had that advantage with mine so they suffered a long time till the allergist gave us a bunch of daily and emergency inhalers Hey MENA it's almost lunch we got snow it finally stopped Edited by Sandrila, 26 February 2010 - 11:40 AM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2010-02-26 11:37:00